The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
- Price $54.00 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular running experience at the NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the picturesque Ridgefield Park, Bergen County. This festive event invites runners of all ages to don their best costumes and hit the scenic course through Overpeck Park, known for its stunning views and flat, paved paths. Participants in the half marathon will complete four laps of a 3.27-mile loop, while 10K runners will tackle two laps of a 3.1-mile circuit, and 5K athletes will race a single lap.
The race promises a thrilling atmosphere with chip-timed results, live tracking, and ample hydration stations featuring water, Gatorade, and energy gels to fuel your journey. Runners will enjoy a well-marked and supported course, perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a unique runner's jersey, a finisher medal, and a festive awards ceremony. Join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and Halloween fun as you go the distance in a beautiful fall setting!
The race promises a thrilling atmosphere with chip-timed results, live tracking, and ample hydration stations featuring water, Gatorade, and energy gels to fuel your journey. Runners will enjoy a well-marked and supported course, perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a unique runner's jersey, a finisher medal, and a festive awards ceremony. Join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and Halloween fun as you go the distance in a beautiful fall setting!
Organiser's Description
Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Overpeck Park, Bergan County, on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with incredible views and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 3.1 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 2 times and 5K athletes will complete once....for maximum fan support!
Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.
Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$80.50
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start. -
10K Race
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:10AM EDT)
$59.30
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start. -
5K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:10AM EDT)
$54.00
Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 8:30 AM Your start time is 9:00 AM. Location: Overpeck Park Ampitheater (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6g7vajAA8pkrondAA COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start.
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Location
199 Challenger Road, Overpeck Park Ampitheater, Ridgefield Park, 07660, NJ, United States
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